Walking in a winter wonderland.

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Over the weekend, we went for a family walk at Arctic Valley. We've been there many times before and to my surprise, there was a trail near the very area where I often park. I never noticed it before- WOW! I am so aware of my surroundings. Anyway, back to the walk. I told Sean that I wanted to get some sunshine, but didn't want to be cold, so he selected this area-which made me a little grumpy since what I had in mind was the mall. So we get started on this trail.

Evil Sean and lovely Autumn.
Evil Sean and Happy Autumn.

It was uphill-the whole way (out and back), hence the whole being warm while walking outside in the cold. At least I was only carrying my body weight-Sean says to me, "Autumn isn't getting any lighter."

We found a nice area to stop and let Autumn walk in the snow. We haven't really given her an opportunity to do this yet. I am not sure why-I guess because it sucks if they fall in the snow.

Walking in the snow.
Autumn started to walk (with Sean RIGHT behind her) and before I know it, she takes a face plant, right in the snow. Thanks to past experience, I know to wipe the snow off of her face immediately, but she got a little bit in one of her sleeves. Sean looks at her and says we need to get down to the car now. I know that means she is in a little bit of trouble and that frost nip could be inevitable.

Crying in the snow.
Autumn's face looked like that all the way down the hill. Because we were moving at a good clip, it was a little windy. We finally made it back to the car and Autumn was still crying. Her snot was a little frozen, but we know not to touch it. I took Autumn out of her snow suit and got her warmed up. Her skin looked a little rough the next day, but we survived. Next time, maybe we could just go to the mall??

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Megan said…
Aw! Poor Autumn! It's been "cold" here in Florida, and I was complaining to my husband about having to bundle Alyssa up before going for our daily walk (she fights me every time I try to dress her). But seeing Autumn all bundled up like that...whew! I have easy here!
Hope the appointment with the head of the radiology deptmt went well, by the way! :)
March 3, 2009 at 7:30 PM
OnlyYouCanTell said…
Now that's what real winter looks like! Autumn is adorable in the snowsuit!
March 5, 2009 at 6:10 PM
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